MEET OUR YOUTH COLLECTIVE

Abbey, 18 (she/her) is passionate about advocating for social change and talking about relevant issues. She has tried many different hobbies, but currently is all about reading and jewellery making.

Adi, 15 (he/him) is passionate about soccer, gym, technology, AI, teaching people, and engineering. He owns an AI Automation Agency and is currently doing a daily challenge where I am inventing an AI Chatbot for Based Body Works

Adriel, 18 (he/him) is passionate about youth empowerment especially for multicultural people.His YouTube watch later playlist is over 2000 videos long and doesn't look like it's getting smaller anytime soon

Anju, 18 (she/her) is passionate about South Asian representation in TV shows, refugee rights, and finding the perfect iced matcha latte. For Anju, Airports are her happy place.

Ayush, 16 (he/him) is passionate about navigating online safety. Ayush also says he is a tech nerd with too many hobbies and not enough time!

Bailey, 17 (he/him), is passionate about building a better world for young people. As a proud founder of Fit 4 Change Collective, Bailey is committed to driving meaningful change and improving access to youth mental health support services.

Bentley, (14, he/him) is a passionate advocate for improving social media and exploring robotics, and mechanics. Fun fact: During Covid, when he was 10, Bentley started coding - and hasn’t stopped since.

Caitlin, 18 (she/her) is passionate about equity for people with disability! Fun fact, Caitlin LOVES pineapple, and has subtle pineapple decorations everywhere!

Chloe, 13 (she/her) is passionate about equality and fairness. Fun fact, Chloe has been dancing for 8 years now.

Charlie, 13 (he/him) is a passionate advocate for health, wellbeing, and positivity. A keen runner, Charlie loves staying active and exploring how mindset can influence performance and happiness. Through his enthusiasm for sport and kindness, he aims to inspire others to live with confidence, balance and a positive outlook.

Chris, 17 (He/Him), is passionate about amplifying and empowering young people, particularly those who are invisibally disadvantaged. Fun fact, Chris' camera roll is flooded with nature shots, landscapes, and other cool things!

Darcey, 13 (she/they) is passionate about challenging bullying. Darcey also plays hockey and loves acting. Fun fact, she also I can make their eyeballs quiver!

Dhishana, 17 (she/her) is passionate about LGBTQ+ equality and student voice in schools. Dhishana also loves making her own clothes and creating miniatures!

Dominik, 18 (he/him) is passionate about working on youth health prevention. Fun fact, Dominik went to school in 3 different countries and a number of languages.

Emily, 15 (she/her) is passionate about challenging sexism. Fun fact, Emily plays ukulele, guitar, trombone and french horn!

Hansika, 15 (she/her) is passionate about improving education and breaking stigma around mental health and self harm. Fun fact, Hansika enjoys running and drawing!

Eshan, 13 (he/him) is passionate about helping people become more aware online. A fun fact about is Eshan is that he loves playing different sports especially Basketball!

Jolie, 14 (she/her) is passionate about tackling bullying. Jolie also loves to play guitar and is very passionate about music!

Jovia, 13 (she/her), immigrated from Dubai to Melbourne, and is originally from Kerala, India. She has a strong passion for reading, badminton, and music. A fun fact: Jovia can speak 4 languages, English, Malayalam, Hindi and Arabic.

Kanishka, 16 (she/her) is passionate about the mental health and wellbeing of young people. And when is comes to fun, she just loves singing.

Konan, 18 (he/him) wants to empower young people and find solutions to climate change. Fun fact, Konan brushes his teeth before & after breakfast.

Kris, 15 (he/him), as the of founder of Keen Perspective, is passionate about science communication, social equity, emerging technology, and the power of youth voice. Fun fact: He’s built robots that sort medication and pitched wind-powered innovations to engineering panel.

Lamisa, 20 (she/her) is passionate about bringing awareness to disability and racial discrimination within our wider society. Lamisa enjoys baking deserts (usually as a way of procrastinating!)

Lucia, 21 (she/her) is passionate about ensuring young people of migrant and refugee backgrounds have the support they need to thrive and express themselves. Fun fact, Lucia loves trees (and kinda wishes she was one!)

Lucy, 14 (she/her) is passionate about helping fight against mental health challenges as well as improving education and providing more opportunities for disadvantaged people. And, she is also a fantastic cheerleader.

Mannon, 15 (he/him) is passionate about tackling bullying, and loves connecting and working with people.

Mackenzie (kenzie) 15 (she/her), is passionate about youth empowerment in health equity, gender equity and education. In her free time, she enjoys listening to RnB music, hanging out with friends and loves playing volleyball. Fun fact: she's been on live radio talking about women representation in philosophy!

Marlene, 19 (she/her) is passionate about free press and media representation. Marlene believes Sunday nights are for wallowing, and there is no better way to do this than a movie and tea in hand!

Max, 17 (she/they), is passionate about advocating for regional young people, the creative arts and equity in the media. Of all the things, their favourite part of each day is checking the mailbox.

Maxine, 13 (she/her) is passionate about challenging the lack of representation of youth in government. Fun fact, Maxine plays field hockey!

Mehela, 15 (she/her) is passionate about book censorship. Mehela says she can never decide what to read so she ends up reading three books at once!

Mia, 18 (she/her) is passionate about challenging bullying for all ages. She also enjoys playing netball and staying fit.

Neerja is passionate about promoting education equity and youth empowerment. She is a huge mango fan—anything with mango is an instant win.

Nicholas, 13 (he/him) is passionate about challenging bullying - bullying of others for being more different. He loves playing basketball.

Noa, 16 (she/her) is passionate about human rights (especially gender equity and immigration). Noa loves the cereal milk wayyyy more than the actual cereal.

Olivia, 17 (she/her) cares deeply about disability advocacy, education reform, LGBTQIA+ equality, and religious tolerance and harmony. Above all, Olivia LOVES to read and write, and also bakes, debates, does archery and karate, and plays D&D.

Patrick, 16 (he/him) is the co-founder of One Law For All NSW, fighting for education without discrimination for LGBTQ+ youth. He is passionate about Indigenous, LGBTQ+ youth and women's rights, and mental health. Fun fact: He became Youth Leader of the House in the 2025 NSW Youth Parliament!

Raghu, 16 (he/him) is super passionate about politics, making sure young people have a voice at the table, and loves reading crime novels! He also loves debating and is always prepared for a good discussion.

Rehan, 12 (he/him) is concerned and wants to address how the cost of living crisis affects the youth. He loves playing soccer with his friends

Rhea, 19 (she/her) is passionate about youth civic engagement, climate justice and disability justice. Rhea also loves to play tennis.

Rispah, 17 (she/her) is passionate about student advocacy surrounding media and technology. She has been learning Japanese for 5 years!

Taihan, 16 (he/him) is passionate about equitable education for young people and loves both playing and watching soccer!

Theo, 16 (she/they) is passionate about youth prevention work, and has memorised the 50 states of America and the 13 territories/provinces of Canada for fun!

Vedrana, 15 (she/her) is passionate about social justice and engaging youth in mental health education. Vedrana also loves to play the guitar and enjoys reading!